Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac for Two
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This hearty and delicious Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac for Two recipe is a great way to have a wonderful meal on a busy weeknight!
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How to Make Cheddar Chili Mac for Two in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
This Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac for Two gives you very generous servings and cooks up so quickly for a slow cooker recipe. From start to finish, this amazing recipe can be done in less than an hour. I knew this recipe was good because I made it before. However, I forgot how much my picky eater loves this recipe. She gobbled up her bowl of this with a smile on her face. So, I am confident to say this meal is picky eater approved!
One great thing about this recipe is that it is a one pot meal. You have meat, veggies and pasta all in one great dish. I just love it when I a recipe I make can take care of the entire meal!
(Psst…if you need more servings, you can find the original recipe here.)
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac for Two
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 lb ground beef, browned and drained
- 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked al dente (The measurement is made before cooking.)
- 1 cup mild chili beans with juices from can
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup mild shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment Needed
- Skillet and strainer or micro cooker
- Small pot and colander
- Measuring cups
- Spoons
- Measuring spoons
- Stirring spatula
- 2.5 quart crock pot to 4 quart crock pot
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 to 12 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes on low or 30 to 40 minutes on high, it is done when the cheese is melted completely
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Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac for Two
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef browned and drained
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni cooked al dente (The measurement is made before cooking.)
- 1 cup mild chili beans with juices from can
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles drained
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Mix together all your ingredients, except your shredded cheddar cheese, in a 2.5 quart to 4 quart slow cooker until well combined.
- Sprinkle your cheese evenly across the top.
- Cover and cook 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes on low or 30 to 40 minutes on high, it is done when the cheese is melted completely.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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I am making this today for lunch for my husband and I. We enjoy your recipes for 2 because of the portion size. He eats way too much of larger recipes because he can not seem to understand “portions”!! I’ll let you know how this turns out because I did not use beans… sorry, but in Texas it just doesn’t seem right to have the words chili and beans in one recipe!